SUMMER 2013 CLASS SCHEDULE

Due to unforeseen commitments, the School reserves the right to replace an Instructor with another Instructor of equal stature and qualifications.
All class/Forum times/dates subject to change.

Scott Powers: COMMERCIAL PRINT INTENSIVE

More performers are working print models and funding their acting careers because of this program than all other courses combined. You'll receive the professionally proven skills that take others years to learn which can be applied to all aspects of a performer's career, and, most importantly, how to apply the skills to get the job. Get on the fast track and learn from the person who literally wrote the book on Commercial Print. $625.
Saturdays, 10:00a - 2:00p; In Session. Next Offered Fall 2013

Alison Franck , Kenan Moran & Cynthia Katz: ON-CAMERA COMMERCIALS

The most powerful commercial program offered in New York: in the first half of the course, you will be trained by top commercial casting director Alison Franck of Liz Lewis Casting. The second half you will continue to be trained by Award Winning Director of Commercials Kenan Moran. The third half of the class you will be trained by high-powered Agent Cynthia Katz of Gotham Talent Agency. Each students' work is recorded every class on DVD to take home to review. $525.
Tuesdays, 7:00p - 9:30p; July 16, 23 & 30; August 6, 13 & 20.

Thompson Milam : PRIMETIME TV

Launch a successful career in New York Primetime TV shows under the guidance of agent Thompson Milam from Henderson-Hogan. Thompson has clients on multiple Primetime show including Person of Interest, Smash, Boardwalk Empire & more. Students work on-camera with original scripts from each genre of current primetime TV with playback and notes. Classes include shooting scenes on green screen. Each student's work is recorded every class on DVD to take home to review. $395.
Thursdays, 6:00p - 8:30p; June 13, 20 & 27; July 11.

Brandon Williams: TV HOSTING

Being a TV host is the hottest venue for actors and we're the only acting school that offers a class in it. Conducted by Brandon Williams who has been a TV-Host & On-Camera personality for 15+ years & wrote and hosted the hit travel show "We Live Here" for the Fine Living Network. This program is all hands-on and on-camera: just how to act as an on-camera host vs. other on-air talent - taped on-camera. How to conduct interviews; work with co-hosts; hitting the mark while reading copy, extensive teleprompter practice; how to audition for a TV host; viewing TV host reels; where to find work. Each students' work recorded every class on DVD to take home to review. Final class also includes audition with an agent from the TV-Hosting Division at Don Buchwald & Associates. $595.
Thursdays, 7:00p - 9:30p; Next Offered Fall 2013.

Chip Hourihan: ON-CAMERA FILM INTENSIVE

This hands-on course is conducted by award-winning Director Chip Hourihan. Chip recently won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival and also has two Academy Award nominations. This course focuses on bridging the gap between theatre and film. Students work on scripts appropriate for them, exploring scene, subtext and character development. Each students' work recorded on DVD's to take home to review. Includes a 2-minute professionally shot & edited DVD of selected location film scene for uploading to personal website, Facebook, Youtube, etc. $550.
Friday, June 7, 6:00p-8:30p; Saturday, June 8, 2:30p-5:00p; Sunday, June 9, 11:00a-3:30p. Times Approximate.

Joe Schiappa : IMPROV FOR AUDITIONS, SCENES & CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

Every agent and casting director demands solid improv skills from their actors. This on-camera program goes beyond the traditional improv class and gives the actor a discrete set of improv skills to audition for commercials, then film then primetime all within the context of scenes and character development. The most unique and comprehensive program of its kind in New York. If you're nervous in front of the camera, need more confidence on auditions and want to sharpen your acting skills, this program is for you. Includes Green Screen AND location work. Work recorded on DVD to review at home. $395.
Sundays, 12:00p - 2:30p; June 16, 23 & 30 + 1 Class TBA On-Location.

Robert Fass: TELEPROMPTER / EARPROMPTER / GREEN SCREEN

The three most important "money skills" you can have - and more castings require them. Hands-on training w/ teleprompter, earprompter and green screen state-of-the-art equipment. "The Triple Threat for the Digital Age." Each students' work is recorded every class on DVD to take home to review. Final class includes audition with Casting Director Carol Nadell, Selective Casting. $395.
Thursdays, Next Offered Fall 2013.

Jenevieve Brewer: AUDITION TECHNIQUE / MONOLOGUES / COLD READINGS

One of the most imperative essentials of becoming a successful actor is to ace the audition process. This course will teach you how to overcome the pressure at hand and nail the perfect monologue, sides and cold readings. Each students' work recorded every class on DVD to take home to review. Last session includes an audition with a top Casting Director. Instructor Jenevieve Brewer is the Talent Agent at AboutFace. $525.
Mondays, 7:00p - 9:30p; June 10, 17 & 24; July 1, 8 & 15.

Chip Hourihan: ADVANCED FILM PROGRAM
Want to be the lead in a professionally directed movie written specifically for you? In the Advanced Film Program, students will star in and shoot an independent short film, written specifically for the participating actors, produced by Scott Powers Studios and directed by award-winning filmmaker Chip Hourihan, complete with a professional paid crew. This is not a student movie. The film is aggressively submitted to the appropriate film festivals. In addition, you attend the gala premiere of the movie attended by agents and casting directors. You receive a master copy of your film for promotional purposes. $5,000 Leads. Appropriate tuition for supporting cast & speaking roles. $750 - $5,000.
Leads Cast. Now Auditioning Supporting and Featured Roles.
Alison Franck , Kenan Moran & Cynthia Katz: ADVANCED ON-CAMERA COMMERCIAL INTENSIVE
For those who have completed the basic Course or the equivalent elsewhere. An update and in depth version of the most powerful commercial program offered in New York:in the first half of the course, you will be trained by top commercial casting director Alison Franck of Elsie Stark Casting. The second half you will continue to be trained by Award Winning Director of Commercials Chris McKenna. The third half of the class you will be trained by high-powered Agent Cynthia Katz of Gotham Talent Agency. Each students' work is recorded every class on DVD to take home to review. $550
Wednesdays, 7:00p - 9:30p; Next Offered 2014.

THE 2013 COMMERCIAL FORUM

This is our 163rd Forum in the past 26 years! Want to pay your rent for a year with just one booking? This amazing panel will feature Commercial Agents, Casting Directors & Directors for you to meet and audition with. This is your opportunity to get the inside track to a fast-paced and high-paying field. Panel discussion, Q&A, audition live and on-camera, interview 1-on-1, written feedback from 5 Top Industry. Includes 3 days of free coaching + video greeting prior to the forum. Only $145.

o Wednesday, June 26th, 2013; 7:00p - 10:00p.

 

To sign up call or click your desired class above!

212-242-4700

 

There are no refunds, cancellations can be used as a credit towards a future program within 6 months.